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Weather & Climate in Gonfaron, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gonfaron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3204°N, 6.2893°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France | M4.1 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy | M4.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Apr 15, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M3.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2000 | 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France | M3.7 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 4 km SSE of Monterosso Grana, Italy | M3.7 | 145 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 88 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 74 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Gonfaron has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").